Marvin Rabauliman also fired 22 markers and took seven rebounds.
Joseph White and Quincy Johnson handled the winning play with six assists each, four and three steals respectively.
Johnson also went aggressively defensive blocking two shots in a row.
In a losing effort, IT & E’s Kelvin Bernardo scattered 35 points took 11rebounds.
Diamond Auto 84, Hoopaholics 78
Elmer Esdrelon, Brendo Talania and Pando Muleta chipped in 19, 18 and 16 points respectively as they rallied from behind in the second half to win the game, 84-78 against Docomo Pacific Hoopaholics.
Hoopaholics’ James Villacrusis scored 27 points and Ryan Sanciangco added 21 points for an early lead in the first quarter.
Diamond’s Bruce Berline, however took 14 rebounds and Esdrelon stole six balls to help his team close the gap in the second quarter. They kept pace in the third quarter and turned sets around to come from behind in the second half then, win the game.
Scores:
Nationals 89 – J. Cruz 22, M. Rabauliman 22, Q. Johnson 15, K.Chariton 11, J. Tumaquip 9, J.White 6, A.Moses Jr. 4
IT&E 86 – K. Bernardo 35, W. Abuel 14, M. De Dios 12, S. Rañola 8, G. Ruluked 7, J. Artates 6, B. Montano 4
Quarterscores: 19-17, 31-35, 62-64, 89-86
Diamond Auto 84 – E. Esdrelon 19, B. Talania 18, P. Muleta 16, J. Guiab 9, B. Berline 7, J. Joyner 7, M. Capalad 4, R. Gamboa 4
Hoopaholics 78 – J. Villacrusis 27, R. Sanciangco 21, K. Fitial 17, C. Paul 5, J. Lee 4, D. Palacios 2, J. Diaz 1, Joseph Villacrusis 1
Quarterscores: 15-25, 36-40, 42-56, 84-78
